Yesterday, On 29th June, Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed the significance of ‘constitutional morality, diversity, and technology’ at the East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy. He emphasized the judiciary’s role in preserving India’s diversity, cautioned against personal biases influencing judgments, and highlighted technological advancements to enhance justice delivery.
Today(on 22nd March), Governor RN Ravi invited DMK leader K Ponmudi to be sworn in as a minister, following Supreme Court intervention. The Court reprimanded the Governor for initially refusing Ponmudi’s reappointment, emphasizing that its orders must be followed. Ponmudi, a former minister, was able to regain legislative membership due to the Court’s temporary suspension of his conviction.
The CJI led bench of Supreme Court Today criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusing to reinstate a DMK leader into the state cabinet despite the court staying his conviction. The court emphasized the governor’s obligation to implement its orders and expressed intent to take serious action if the situation does not improve, adjourning the proceedings to the following day.
Today (19th March): The Governor of Tamil Nadu has declined to appoint K. Ponmudi as a minister due to legal uncertainties. The Supreme Court will review Tamil Nadu’s appeal in Ponmudi’s case following the state government’s challenge of the Governor’s decision. There is tension between the Raj Bhavan and the state government over Ponmudi’s reinstatement.
